Ezekiel 4:7 net — You must turn your face toward the siege of Jerusalem with your arm bared and prophesy against it.

NET Bible

"You must turn your face toward the siege of Jerusalem with your arm bared and prophesy against it."

— Ezekiel 4:7, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 4 — Context

4

“Also for your part lie on your left side and place the iniquity of the house of Israel on it. For the number of days you lie on your side you will bear their iniquity.

5

I have determined that the number of the years of their iniquity are to be the number of days for you– 390 days. So bear the iniquity of the house of Israel.

6

“When you have completed these days, then lie down a second time, but on your right side, and bear the iniquity of the house of Judah 40 days– I have assigned one day for each year.

7

You must turn your face toward the siege of Jerusalem with your arm bared and prophesy against it.

8

Look here, I will tie you up with ropes, so you cannot turn from one side to the other until you complete the days of your siege.

9

“As for you, take wheat, barley, beans, lentils, millet, and spelt, put them in a single container, and make food from them for yourself. For the same number of days that you lie on your side– 390 days– you will eat it.

10

The food you eat will be eight ounces a day by weight; you must eat it at fixed times.

Ezekiel 4:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 4:7 say?
Ezekiel 4:7 in the NET Bible reads: “You must turn your face toward the siege of Jerusalem with your arm bared and prophesy against it.”
Where is Ezekiel 4:7 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 4:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 4, verse 7.
Who wrote Ezekiel?
Ezekiel is traditionally attributed to Ezekiel the priest. It was written c. 593–571 BC.
What is the book of Ezekiel about?
Ezekiel ministers among the exiles in Babylon with vivid visions, sign-acts, and oracles. He sees God's glory depart from a defiled temple, then promises dry bones brought to life, a new heart, and a restored temple — pictures of resurrection and the new covenant fulfilled in Christ.
What are the major themes of Ezekiel?
Ezekiel explores themes including Glory of God, Judgment, New Heart, Resurrection, New Temple. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezekiel 4:7.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 4:7 in?
Ezekiel 4:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ezekiel 4:7?
Ezekiel 4:7 reads (NET): “You must turn your face toward the siege of Jerusalem with your arm bared and prophesy against it.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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